Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy F56
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy F56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,021,736); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F56 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy F56
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 180g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F56 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy F56, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy F56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $369 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy F56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy F56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy F56 by 333.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy F56 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy F56 is a better fit for active users.